Chapter 267:
Kirigakure Village, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, is located within the Land of Water.
Nestled deep in the mist-covered mountains of its island territory, the village remains completely isolated from the mainland and other nations.
There are two main reasons why Kirigakure did not participate in the First or Second Great Ninja Wars.
The first reason was the near-constant civil wars that plagued the Land of Water. The second was its geographic isolation, being far overseas made both mobilization and retreat far more difficult than for other ninja villages.
Caught up in internal strife and logistical challenges, Kirigakure stayed out of the previous major conflicts.
When people think of Kirigakure, however, it isn't their military might that first comes to mind. Instead, it's the infamous "Bloody Mist Era" that most associate with the village.
But what exactly was the Bloody Mist Era?
Many misunderstand its nature, believing it was characterized solely by the brutal graduation exams and persecution of those with Bloodline Limits.
In reality, the hatred toward individuals with Bloodline Limits didn't originate from the ninja of Kirigakure, nor from its politicians, it came from the ordinary citizens of the Land of Water.